Hudson Highlands State Park

Hudson Highlands
State Park
View south from Breakneck Ridge
Name origin: Location in Hudson Highlands
Country	United States
State	New York
Region	Hudson Valley
Counties	Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester
Towns	Cortlandt, Fishkill, Philipstown
Cities	Cold Spring, Garrison, Nelsonville
Landmarks	Breakneck Ridge, Bull Hill
River	Hudson
Location	Summit of Breakneck Ridge
- elevation	1,260 ft (384 m)
- prominence	549 ft (167 m)
- coordinates	41°27′31″N 73°57′35″W / 41.45861°N 73.95972°W / 41.45861; -73.95972Coordinates: 41°27′31″N 73°57′35″W / 41.45861°N 73.95972°W / 41.45861; -73.95972
Highest point	Beacon Mountain, south summit
- location	Fishkill
- elevation	1,610 ft (491 m)
- coordinates	41°28′52″N 73°56′40″W / 41.48111°N 73.94444°W / 41.48111; -73.94444
Lowest point	Sea level
- location	Hudson River
Area	11.98 sq mi (31 km2)
Biome	Oak-hickory forest, brackish and salt marsh, pitch pine-oak-heath rocky summit
Geology	Precambrian gneiss
Animal	Eastern fence lizard
Management	New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
- location	1498 Route 301,
- elevation	1,040 ft (317 m)
- coordinates	41°27′43″N 73°49′48″W / 41.46194°N 73.83000°W / 41.46194; -73.83000
Owner	State of New York
For public	yes
Visitation	224,015 (2014)
Easiest access	car, rail
Location of park within New York
Website: Hudson Highlands State Park

Hudson Highlands State Park is a non-contiguous state park in the U.S. state of New York, located on the east side of the Hudson River. The park runs from Peekskill in Westchester County, through Putnam County, to Beacon in Dutchess County, in the eastern section of the Hudson Highlands.

The park's lands, heavily mined, logged and quarried in the past, were assembled over the mid-20th century from different purchases by the state, totaling 7,669 acres (31.04 km²; 11.98 sq mi) as of 2014. They range from riverside salt marshes to mountain summits, including the highest in the Highlands, the 1,610-foot (490 m) south summit of Beacon Mountain. It is managed by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) from offices at to the east. Its parcels adjoin others owned by other public agencies and private preserves, some of which are managed by NYSOPRHP as well and are open to the public.

Due to its proximity to New York City, panoramic views of the river and mountains, and easy access by both automobile and rail, it has become a very popular destination for day hikes. The park's best known trail makes a steep, rocky ascent up Breakneck Ridge. Other trails climb neighboring Bull Hill and follow the cliffs of Anthony's Nose. The Appalachian Trail (AT) also goes through the southeast corner of the park.